Following his party’s disappointing performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections, Sharad Pawar acknowledged the results were unexpected. He attributed the outcome to high women voter turnout and a need for the opposition alliance to have intensified their efforts. Pawar defended his decision to field candidates against his nephew Ajit Pawar’s faction, emphasizing the need for electoral competition within the state.

Venkatesh Iyer returns to Kolkata Knight Riders for a record-breaking Rs 23.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. A bidding war erupted between KKR, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore for the left-handed batsman. Iyer was instrumental in KKR’s championship run last season, making him a highly sought-after player.

The session will run until December 20 and will feature 19 sittings